Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Which Bombyliidae?

Posted by Michael Stemmer on 13-02-2025 18:21
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Hello,

I don´t have rarely any knowledge about bombyliidae species. Can someone help?

Location: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinum, 53572 Unkel, river Rhine valley, Stux hill, dry and warm habitat (grapeyards), nearby deciduous forest (oak, beech ...), about 70 meters above sea level, April 23rd 2024.

Thanks in advance,

Michael

Posted by Michael Stemmer on 13-02-2025 18:22
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Posted by piros on 13-02-2025 19:39
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Bombylius posticus?

Greetings,
Henrik

Posted by Michael Stemmer on 14-02-2025 13:47
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Hello Henrik,

the question mark means, there are uncertainties? If nobody can confirm the species, I´ll describe it as "most likely Bombylius posticus" .

Thank you for your answer, and Greetings fram the Stzux hill,

Michael